Private Music Lessons in Arcadia, CA

Hi! I’m Wes Nelson, and I am a professional bass and guitar teacher. I can teach whatever style of music you're interested in (indie, rock, pop, funk, jazz, etc.) as well as songwriting, sightreading, production, and music theory. All skill levels are welcome, and no experience is required. My teaching combines hands-on playing with theory so that you not only learn your favorite music, but how it works. My purpose as your teacher is to help you realize and achieve your goals as an aspiring musician. I have 18 years of music experience as both a bass player and guitarist and have an MFA in music from CalArts. I have extensive international touring, studio, and performance experience and have played alongside artists such as Mike Stern, zzzahara, Ny Oh, LP Giobbi, DJ Tennis, Bonzie, Shearling, and Randy Brecker and have recorded at studios such as East West, Sunset Sound, and Capitol Records. I have 10+ years of experience teaching privately and in public high schools. All of this has given me a deep perspective on what it means to be a musician. Music has deeply enriched my life and my job is to help it enrich yours regardless of your skill level or goals. Lessons are available both in-person and online.

Traveling Music Lessons will help you find the right teacher for your family - with lessons that occur in the comfort of your home! Our talented teachers all have music degrees, or equivalent work experience, and they have all passed a background check.

An experienced musician with a dedication for building students' technical abilities on the viola or violin, and a passion for helping them find their artistic voice.

I AM A MOST PATIENT TEACHER ON THIS PLANET I TEACHED SHAQUIL ONIEL FAMILY GRAMMY WINNER THEMLA HOUSTON 3 PROFESSORS OVER 300 STUDENTS I AM COMPOSER CONCERT PIANIST